Plumbago
Scientific Name
Plumbago auriculata
Geographical Considerations
Will this plant grow in my area?
View this image below in landscape mode highly recommended
Hardiness Zones
9a to 10b
This plant is not native to Florida.
Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
Plumbago grows best in Full Sun.
Light Range
It performs in Full Sun
Soil Texture
Any Texture
Soil Moisture
Well Drained
Soil pH
Acid to Slightly Alkaline (4.5-7.2)
Salt Tolerance
Low to None
DroughtTolerance
Medium
Wind Resistance
Not known
Toxicity
Not known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
What will it look like as it grows?
Plant Type
- Perennials
Plant Shape
- Upright
- Arching
- Mounding
Leaf Persistence
Plumbago is Deciduous
Spread
8-10 feet
Height
6-10 feet
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Size
Small
Leaf Texture
Medium
Flower Size
Medium
Flower Month
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November
- December
Flower Color
- White
- Blue
Additional Detail
Blue/white, year-round flowers; susceptible to pests and freezes. Brown fruit. | Pests/Diseases: scales, mites | attracts butterflies
